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4. Research the company: The HR rep will know if you’re Googling while talking, so do your homework on the company ahead of time! Write down some of your key talking points to provide clear and concise answers.

5. Avoid filler words: If you say “uh,” “um” and “like” all the time, know that those verbal habits become more pronounced over the phone. Try a mock phone interview with a friend to build confidence.